When many people put their loved ones in a nursing home, the intention or hope is that their loved ones would get maximum attention and excellent care while they are there. The good news is that many residents of these nursing homes actually enjoy those things. The bad news is that some instead, suffer abuse and neglect.

Nursing home abuse or neglect is actually more common than you think. Studies have actually shown that more than 30% of all nursing homes experience some form off abuse. Even worse is the fact that of the abused elderly, less than 20% actually report these neglects and abuses –this is why it’s not such a popular subject.

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Even in our enlightened day and age, many women frequently encounter cases of sexual harassment while at work. Adding to these woes is also a growing awareness of the fact that sexual harassment is also not solely a woman’s issue – men have also started to grow more forthcoming about cases where they were treated indecently at work by a boss or coworker.

While relaxed, jovial banter is often a hallmark of a good work environment; this goes beyond mere camaraderie between people who spent most of the working week together. In these cases, the attention is unwanted, consistent, and makes it harder for the recipient to work effectively or happily.

When this happens, it can be hard to know how to respond. On one hand there’s the sense of violation and disrespect, while on the other there’s also the desire to fit in and not rock the boat. But the fact remains that no one should have to deal with sexual harassment in the workplace, and that there’s no way to justify running roughshod over a co-worker’s feelings and sense of dignity.

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